Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in New York City, New York, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jim “A-10” Miller will take on Damon “The Leech” Rakhmonov in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 309 card.

Miller brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Rakhmonov, an switch fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 42% striking accuracy, Miller has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.99 per minute. On the other hand, Rakhmonov boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.9 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 41-year-old, Jim Miller is coming in with a 37-18-0 (1 NC) record. Miller will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against King Green at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill in April.

Rakhmonov, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Jim Miller on April 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 and holds a 23-7-1 (1 NC) record.

Jim Miller has a southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 36-year-old Damon Jackson is an switch fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jim Miller stats

→ Miller’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Miller lands 2.99 significant strikes per minute.
→ Miller’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Miller’s takedown average is 1.53 per 15 minutes.
→ Miller’s takedown defense is 47%.

Miller comes in with 42% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.99 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Rakhmonov fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 2.9 significant strikes per minute. Jim Miller also has a 44% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.53 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Rakhmonov’s 2.34 takedowns and 37% takedown accuracy.

Damon Jackson stats

→ Rakhmonov’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Rakhmonov lands 2.9 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rakhmonov’s takedown accuracy is 34%.
→ Rakhmonov’s takedown average is 2.34 per 15 minutes.
→ Rakhmonov’s takedown defense is 37%.

Damon spent, on average, 10:21 minutes in the Octagon, and Jim has an average fight time of 9:49 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jim or Damon? Sound off in the comments.

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